You will not want to miss the opening of your new neighborhood bookstore! Located at 2289 Main Street, the Book Nook is within walking distance of schools and many homes and businesses. Come and check out the Book Nook on Saturday!

Activities will include:

? Live music by local musicians

? One Book-of-the-Month Club membership giveaway

Wide Selection

The Book Nook has three floors with books of all kinds — any kind you could want. If we do not have the book you are looking for, we can special order it for you. You will have it in your hands within two days!

Reading Nooks

We are proud of our children’s reading area on the first floor, as well as our teenagers’ nook on the second floor. Come for the activities and stay awhile! Settle in one of these inviting reading areas; take a seat with a good book and a free cup of hot chocolate. You will discover the perfect way to spend a few hours.

Book Events

The Book Nook will be featuring (以……为特色) monthly book signings by different authors, giving you a chance to meet and speak with well-known writers. Do not miss the experience of hearing these authors read aloud from their own books!

The Book-of-the-Month Club

Our Book-of-the-Month Club will feature 12 books each year. As a member, you will be able to select one new book each month. The membership fee is only $10.00 per month. That is a great price for 12 books each year!

So please join us on Saturday and learn about all that the Book Nook has to offer. You can come anytime between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. — our activities last all day long!

21. What can we learn about the Book Nook?

A. It is a well-located bookstore.

B. Any books can be found right there.

C. It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

D. The third floor is specially designed for children.

22. According to “Reading Nooks”, a nook is _____.

A. a club that children may join

B. a space for a certain purpose

C. a program for teenage readers

D. a prize in a national competition

23. As a member of the Book-of-the-Month Club, you _____.

A. can buy any books in the Book Nook at a low price

B. may borrow as many as 12 books every week

C. need to pay 120 dollars every year

D. should be over the age of 12

24. The purpose of the text is to get more people to _____.

A. give away books

B. visit the bookstore

C. learn from famous writers

D. read different kinds of books

B

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Not a day goes by when we don’t use the World Wide Web. Today it has become almost as important to every family as food and water! This year, the World Wide Web has turned 25 years old. What many people don’t know is that the web was at first created to improve communication between thousands of scientists in Switzerland.

In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee was a 34-year-old British physicist working as a software (软件) engineer at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Switzerland. Since CERN was a huge organization with thousands of scientists, communication between them was becoming increasingly difficult.

Berners-Lee wanted to develop a system to solve the problem. His paper suggested an information system, where a page on one computer could have a link to another page on another computer (connected through the Internet), allowing scientists to read lots of information quickly. However, Berners-Lee’s boss said that it sounded exciting but impossible.

Even though there were many difficulties and few supporters, Berners-Lee went on to develop the World Wide Web. He came up with ideas such as Hyper-text Transfer Protocol (超文本传输协议) to allow computers to talk to each other, Hyper-text Markup Language (HTML) to create the pages, a server to serve the pages, and a browser (浏览器) to see them.

In December 1990, the World Wide Web was demonstrated (展示) and in 1991, the WWW project was made public, so that other programmers could develop their own browsers. Berners-Lee believed that it could be used for more than scientific purposes. He wanted the Internet to be easy for anyone to use — a free open software. His wishes soon came true.

Although the World Wide Web has today turned into a completely different thing from what it meant at first, it has become necessary and important to our lives, powering our mobile technologies and the way we get information.

25. The World Wide Web was created to _____.

A. help people get information easily and quickly

B. support the development of mobile technologies

C. make it easier for British scientists to communicate

D. improve communication between scientists at CERN

26. As for Berners-Lee’s paper, his boss _____.

A. felt puzzled about it

B. was uncertain about it

C. had no confidence in it

D. showed no interest in it

27. According to the text, Berners-Lee _____.

A. doesn’t give up easily when in trouble

B. has worked at CERN for 25 years

C. is a 55-year-old Swiss physicist

D. knows little about the Internet

28. What would be the best title for the text?

A. The future of the web

B. World Wide Web turns 25!

C. Tips on improving your website

D. Interview with Tim Berners-Lee

C

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The Oxford English Dictionary has just named its Word of the Year. From “Eurogeddon”, to “green-on-blue” and “Games Maker” to “Mobot”, many words that have crossed over into real usage had been shortlisted. The winner of the American edition (版本) is GIF — short for Graphics Interchange Format (图像互换格式). The winning word of the British edition is “omnishambles” — a situation that has been completely mismanaged because of careless mistakes.

Language is as old as humans. In some ways it is surprising that languages change at all. It’s interesting to note that the English language has developed more rapidly in the last few centuries, adding many words to its vocabulary, than just a few centuries ago. As the language develops, it will be interesting to follow the influences of social events, new technologies, industries, products and experiences that bring more richness to our language.

Over the last few years, the influence of the Internet has without exception been the greatest on our society. It has given us many words — maybe even taking over the English language. And this year is no exception. The American edition’s word this year is GIF.

GIF refers to a type of format for pictures that can be used to create simple animations (动画). Have you seen a flip book or perhaps created one? These are books with a little picture up in the right-hand corner of each page and if you flip the pages quickly enough it appears as if the little pictures are moving. Similarly to create a GIF, you can put some pictures together. When you move these pictures rather quickly, your eyes see them as movement.

GIF made its simple beginnings in 1987. While it is more usually pronounced with a hard g (like [ɡ] in “great”), the programmers who developed the format prefer the use of a soft g (like [d?] in “general”). Animated GIFs are now commonly seen on the Internet. This year, the animated Gangnam style GIF was extremely popular.

29. The new words mentioned in Paragraph 1 are to show _____.

A. the Oxford English Dictionary is worth buying

B. too many words have appeared on the Internet

C. the English language is developing quickly

D. the English language has a large vocabulary

30. The last but one paragraph is mainly about _____.

A. what GIF is actually about

B. why GIF has become popular

C. how to make an animated GIF

D. when GIF made its beginnings

31. Which of the following words has a soft g?

A. Dog. B. Sign. C. Garden. D. Gentle.

32. What would the author most probably talk about next?

A. Something about “omnishambles”.

B. The importance of a dictionary.

C. The future of the Internet.

D. The history of languages.

D

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What do you have in mind when you think about your type of personality? The Myers-Briggs Test offers 94 questions designed to divide people into different groups according to 16 personality types. Career advisors often use these results to show people the jobs that are likely to fit their personality and be pleasing in the long run.

Part of what’s made the test so popular with the general public is that it’s impossible to fail. While other tests are designed to find out what mental (精神的) illness someone has, the Myers-Briggs Test supposes that all 16 types represent shades of normal. Everyone who takes the test will belong to one of these types, and all of the types have a place in society.

Of course, this quality of the test is also one of the reasons why many experts question its usefulness, placing it only a step or two above astrology (占星术). They think the results are not exactly true, and that the 16 types cannot fit all people. As psychologist (心理学家) David J. Pittenger wrote in 1993, “The descriptions of each type are generally making you feel important or special so that most people will accept the statements as true of themselves.”

Another reason why experts question the scientific quality of Myers-Briggs is that the answers are totally self-reported. Analysts can spend hours explaining the results, but in the end, the test depends on whether test-takers can honestly answer questions about their own behaviors and preferences.

On the whole, many psychologists feel that the Myers-Briggs Test can show how people see themselves, but not much more. That information can be useful if you’re a career advisor trying to help someone find the right job. But is it worth the millions of dollars people spend each year to run such a test? It’s hard to say. We live in a culture where people seem willing to spend endless amounts of time and money to find themselves, and in that respect, it doesn’t look like Myers-Briggs will be disappearing anytime soon.

33. According to the text, the Myers-Briggs Test _____.

A. is popular among experts and psychologists

B. includes more than 100 social questions

C. divides people into 18 personality types

D. is quite helpful for career advisors

34. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?

A. Test-takers should be honest about their feelings.

B. The Myers-Briggs Test is just like astrology.

C. David J. Pittenger is not easy to get along with.

D. People hope to learn more about themselves.

35. What is mainly discussed in the text?

A. How personalities decide one’s career.

B. Advantages of being a career advisor.

C. Opinions on the Myers-Briggs Test.

D. The importance of being honest.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Summer safety tips for children

Summer is a time for having fun in the sun! Children should be able to have fun but they should also be safe. Here are some helpful tips all parents should discuss with their children.

Never talk to strangers

36 If someone suspicious (可疑的) that they don’t know comes up to them, they should immediately either run away if they are alone or go somewhere where there are other people.

Keep cool in the heat

If your children must be outdoors in extreme heat, make sure that activities should be limited to 15 minutes. 37 Remember to ask them to drink some every 20 minutes even if they do not feel thirsty.

Water safety

For children who cannot swim, they should not go into the deep area of the water. And they should also play at places where there are lifeguards. This way if something were to happen, they would have someone there to help them. 38

Bike safety

39 Remember to ask your children to be careful in the street, sidewalk and even the driveway of your home. They need to be taught never to ride a bike out into the street without first looking for cars, and never into the street from behind a parked car, or from in between two parked cars.

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Children can be easily persuaded into experimenting with drugs and alcohol (酒) at a young age. Summer time gives them more time to stay with their friends who may offer them drugs or alcohol. Remember to tell your children the terrible health effects they have on their body.

A. Learn to read people

B. Stay away from them

C. Riding can be fun but also dangerous.

D. Of course, water is necessary for them.

E. Children should never be in a pool alone, anyway.

F. The Internet will be an educational tool for children.

G. Tell your children not to talk to anyone they don’t know.

第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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Before reading McCarty’s story I had thought that a smile just invited unwanted attention. Afterwards I had a 41 opinion. I found that smiling could 42 myself and the people around me.

Recently I became a(n) 43 in my son’s school. The more I drove the more I heard the other drivers 44 about a new crossing guard, the person who 45 the flow of traffic so that cars can get in and out of the school area 46 and safely. The guard, not having much 47 , seemed unsure when he made a decision, which often 48 long lines of heavy traffic. Most days he looked worried. I saw cars pass by him with the 49 drivers. I wanted to do something just to make the guard 50 .

Then I realized I did have the 51 to change at least one interaction (互动) in his day. One morning when the crossing guard gave me a(n) 52 to pull into the school, I moved my car forward. Then, just before I began my 53 , I gave him a big smile. He saw me, and then his face 54 . He smiled back at me as I continued my turn.

That’s it. That’s all it took. I knew I had made a 55 in his day. And 56 I have yet to speak a word to this man, I know he 57 me because we smile to each other every time he sees me behind the wheel.

Now, I 58 smile toward people around me. I can’t speak for the people who have 59 these smiles, but I can say my life is so much 60 , so much more joyous, that I can’t imagine how I lived without such a smile. I hope I can make others share their happiness just as freely.

41. A. poor B. new C. strong D. popular

42. A. change B. protect C. educate D. surprise

43. A. teacher B. cleaner C. driver D. adviser

44. A. ask B. argue C. learn D. complain

45. A. admits B. controls C. breaks D. notices

46. A. quickly B. closely C. quietly D. lately

47. A. interest B. discussion C. experience D. consideration

48. A. drew B. reduced C. followed D. caused

49. A. careless B. impatient C. drunk D. dangerous

50. A. relaxed B. proud C. nervous D. confused

51. A. truth B. message C. power D. program

52. A. address B. gift C. report D. sign

53. A. work B. turn C. test D. journey

54. A. softened B. reddened C. darkened D. hardened

55. A. speech B. mistake C. decision D. difference

56. A. now that B. as if C. even though D. only if

57. A. believes B. recognizes C. supports D. interviews

58. A. always B. never C. hardly D. sometimes

59. A. sent B. enjoyed C. collected D. received

60. A. easier B. longer C. brighter D. busier

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第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Martin: Mr. Brown, today so many people are talking about AIDS. It cannot 61. ________ (cure) now, right?

Mr. Brown: Oh, yeah. When we talk about the influence it has had on our society, this disease is 62. ________ (severe) public health problem of all that we are facing in the 21st century. It is spreading at a(n) 63. ________ (surprise) speed, especially in Africa.

Martin: Oh. It’s so terrible?

Mr. Brown: Yeah. The UN AIDS organizations have come to the 64. ________ (conclude) that in the past 20 years, 20 million people have died of AIDS. And this figure will be three times that in the next two decades 65. ________ measures are taken in poor countries.

Martin: Do you think people’s basic behavior can be changed in time to stop AIDS 66. ________ (spread)?

Mr. Brown: Certainly. In San Francisco, the rate fell greatly when a serious program was carried out. People were 67. ________ (please) to change their behavior when they realized how serious a risk they were taking.

Martin: How can the message get to those 68. ________ don’t realize the seriousness of AIDS?

Mr. Brown: A well 69. ________ (design) educational campaign is the only thing at the moment that can help. It would be criminal not to put it into practice.

Martin: So everyone shall not pass the ball in fighting 70. ________ AIDS.

I am a senior high school student. Recently I’ve found that more and more students had mobile phones on their own.

They think them a fashion to have one ever since it’s very easy to keep in touch with their friends. However, some often takes their mobiles to the classroom. Sometimes we are disturbed by a suddenly ring. What’s bad, some even send messages in class wasted much of their time.

Our classroom is what we give all our attention to what we need to learn. The less we are disturbed in class, the better our achievements will be. Therefore, when a lesson is on no mobile phones should be allowed to brought into the classroom.

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

假如你是李华。你的美国朋友Lucy因家庭经济困难准备辍学。请你根据以下提示要点，给她写封信，劝她继续上学。

1. 学习的重要性； 2. 如何面对目前的困难。

注意：1. 词数120左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 信的开头和结尾已经给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Lucy,

I am sorry to hear that you have decided to drop out of school.

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Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

参考答案

21-25 ABCBD 26-30 CABCA

31-35 DADDC 36-40 GDECB 41-45 BACDB

46-50 ACDBA 51-55 CDBAD 56-60 CBADC

61. be cured 62. the most severe 63. surprising

64. conclusion 65. unless 66. spreading

67. pleased 68. who 69. designed 70. against / with

短文改错：

71. ... had mobile phones ... had → have

72. ... on their own. on → of

73. They think them ... them → it

74. ... ever since it’s ... 去掉ever

75. ... some often takes ... takes → take

76. ... a suddenly ring. suddenly → sudden

77. What’s bad ... bad → worse

78. ... wasted much of their time. wasted → wasting

79. Our classroom is what ... what → where

80. ... allowed to brought ... brought前加be

One possible version:

Dear Lucy,

I am sorry to hear that you have decided to drop out of school. I am writing to persuade you not to do that and hope you can continue your studies. The reasons are as follows.

First of all, as a student, our studies must come first. To receive education at school at present will have a long-lasting influence on our future. Second, all of us will meet with difficulties in our lives and thus we must accept the challenges and try to overcome them. Third, there are many ways to help you get through the present difficult situation. For example, you can apply for student loans or take part-time jobs.

There is no doubt that I will try my best to help you. In short, I do hope you can take my suggestion into consideration and make a final decision.